No. 18,337 in Russian
шутит
"Jokes" or "is joking."
In a sentence
Он часто шутит со своими друзьями.
He often jokes with his friends.
The word 'шутит' here is used to describe the action of joking or making humorous remarks in a friendly and casual way.
Я думаю, он просто шутит.
I think he is just joking.
In this sentence, 'шутит' indicates the act of not speaking seriously, implying that the statement is intended as a joke or not to be taken seriously.
Не шутит ли со мной судьба?
Is fate joking with me?
Here, 'шутит' is used metaphorically, referring to an ironic or unexpected situation, as if fate were playing a joke.
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